I encourage everyone to offer prayer and thanksgiving for the Holy Father

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A message from Fr. Sylvester Heereman LC to Legionaries and Regnum Christi members

Thy Kingdom Come!

Dear Legionaries of Christ, Regnum Christi members, and
friends,

Today we received Pope Benedict XVI’s unexpected announcement
that he intended to resign his ministry of bishop of
Rome and successor to the Apostle Peter. I encourage everyone
to offer prayer and thanksgiving for the Holy Father and
to pray in a special way for his health and
any intentions he may have. I would ask that a
Mass for the Pope be offered in all Legionary communities
and Regnum Christi centers. If your parishes or dioceses will
be holding a special event as a show of support
for the Vicar of Christ, I highly encourage everyone to
participate. Let us also pray for the cardinals who will
soon come to Rome for the conclave so as to
elect a new successor to Peter. During this time of
transition, may the Holy Spirit guide and enlighten them.